Archives for April 2023

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Friday that the American military has deployed forces and is developing options to assist in the potential evacuation of U.S. Embassy personnel from Sudan, where the security situation is deteriorating due to fighting between two warring factions. … [Read more...] about Austin: U.S. troops ready to support possible Sudan evacuation

Outside the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, a woman in a headscarf slaps a ball of dough between her formidable hands and stretches it over the dome of a large sac griddle. … [Read more...] about Beef, spinach and feta gozleme: Spiced beef, salty cheese fill Turkey’s top street food

The NFL suspended five players for violating the league's gambling policy on Friday. … [Read more...] about NFL suspends players from Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders for violating gambling policy

A federal judge in Washington reprimanded an attorney whose withdrawal from a Jan. 6 defendant's case led to a delay in the man's trial - potentially keeping him behind bars longer - but the judge declined to refer him for disciplinary action. … [Read more...] about Judge scolds 1/6 lawyer, but won’t seek disciplinary action

Tyre Extinguishers, an environmental saboteur group, struck in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, deflating the tires of 43 luxury sport utility vehicles Wednesday night. … [Read more...] about Climate vandals deflate tires of 43 SUVs in Boston